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Wivenhoe wildlife garden officially opened

Chris Gibson speaking at the official opening of the Wivenhoe wildlife garden. Picture submitted by Roger Mainwood.

11:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A WILDLIFE garden has been opened in Wivenhoe.

History to be unveiled at Gosbecks Archaeological Park

10:18am Thursday 23rd May 2013

COLCHESTER’S ancient past will be on display at Gosbecks Archaeological Park on Saturday.

Colchester Institute photographers to exhibit in London

Danielle Burkes, Mica Thomas, Lauren Holmes, Simon Kaye, Trevor Wright and Elle Hilsden.

10:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

PHOTOGRAPHY students have snapped up the chance to take part in a prestigious London exhibition.

Chelmsford City appoint Dean Holdsworth as manager

10:05am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Former Wimbledon and Bolton Wanderers striker Dean Holdsworth has been appointed as Chelmsford City's new manager.

UPDATE: Braintree: Suspect remains in custody after incident at Islamic prayer centre

Essex Police said they had not taken the decision to exhume Mr Balkwell's body lightly

9:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A man remains in custody following a suspected attempted arson attack at an Islamic prayer centre.

Dog stealing rumours dismissed

9:47am Thursday 23rd May 2013

RUMOURS of a dognapping ring stealing pets for fighting have been dismissed by Essex Police.

Daylight burglary in Colchester

9:19am Thursday 23rd May 2013

BURGLARS raided a home in Colchester in broad daylight.

50% off lunch or breakfast at Trotters - only with your great value Gazette!

7:59am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Astute Gazette readers can get 50% off breakfast or lunch at Trotters bar and kitchen in Colchester. It's just one of the tasty treats on offer with your great value Gazette.

In today's Gazette: Teenager charged over Jay murder

7:57am Thursday 23rd May 2013

In today's Gazette: A teenager has been charged with murdering Jay Whiston outside a house party in Marlowe Way, Colchester.

Burns defends high speed rail link

7:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

TRANSPORT Minister Simon Burns has defended a major rail project after a report claimed it’s economic benefits were “unclear”.






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